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•.v. »» "Serving TheChairO-Lakes Region Since 1875" Volume 86 --k No. 49 -- 3 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1961 22 Pages -- 10c Pet Copy EXPECT RECORD VOTE IN CITY ELECTION Although the big towns 5rp election of 1961 is. now only a memory, it is just the beginning of work for" newly elected officials. \ * . This week, Supervisor Lejttoy Smith and H. Walter Anderson, re-elected town clerk, beg an the tremendous task of tj^vving up new boundary lines for township precincts. With the rapid growth locally, some polling places have recorded Votes so large that they are Considerably over the recommended maximum of 800 registered voters. The minimum Suggested is 500. i Mr. Anderson said on Mon- /pflny that Pi/ fflicts 2, 4, 5 fflgid T are alt running high. Pld will necessitate changes boundary lines to equalize tem. It Is expected that at :ast sixteen precinct polling places will come out of the change, possibly more. The recommendation they te will be sent to the board supervisors, who will act on at the June meeting. } §n the interest of preserving Heniy's Elm trees, the city barked on its annual prom of spraying this week. Trie process necessitates considerable noise, but is well wosrth it if these stately old trees can be saved. With next Tuesday's city jdeltion uppermost in the " * |s of McHenry residents onijl1 timely to give some tght to retiring Mayor ge' Pi- Freund, who . will y be able to devote more i© to business after public ^ce whieh started twenty- „jtears ago. |tyf4yor Freund took office ffist as an alderman in the tltyfd ward, a post he held untftl his decision to become JSfe V^mdidate for mayor twelve '^dysiago. Tlhciuded high on the list of favorite work was his effort obtain a library in the city, e ^members well the one small room in the high school Which was the only space avail- Able as recently as twenty ears; ago. A librarian assisted public two afternoons and ro evenings a week in that nation until the city offered «£ use pf the city hall. L While an improvement in the ttnount of space available, the public building was hardly ijnore than a convenience until pore adequate facilities could £ obtained. None was happier har. the mayor when the li jrary board found it possible 0 purchase the Tesch property hd convert the residence inta 1 home for the library. tf*)ne, thing is sure, that even n his retirement from (ffice, Mr. Freund will continue his ; nterest in the further deyelopnent of the present site or in securing a new one to meet the needs of a growing population. . . Many more of. the projects ie has helped to foster, Mr. . freund will be able to look upon With satisfaction in the jfers ahead. One of these is hfe recreational progra in, vhich included the establish- > nent of a city baseball diai! 0nd in the park in the west i&rtion of McHenry. New street lights were also i&led with enthusiasm when stalled not so many years development of water and I «nyer within the city was a'n- ' rtiler major project, with a lew plant installed. At preset, McHenry has a new well iftjl tower, and main extensions vffl complete the program. 1 The city's growth must be Another eatisfaction to Mr. freund, as the many problems tecessary to annexation be- ; Some less vivid in memory, and [he benefits become more aplRj^ nt. Among the subdivisions plnexed in very recent years ftrere Cooney Heights and Sdgebrook Heights, while the lillstream Park development fes been notable. One of the biggest projects ! recent years was the widenig of Elm street and consid- •ablejstreet resurfacing. In line with growth and pro- ( Continued on Page 8) Big Vote Cast In An exceptionally large vote for school elections was noted in several districts last Saturday as the result of contests which existed. Locally, the greatest interest (although not the largest vote) centered in the District 15 Consolidated grade school election, with a total of 798 votes cast in four precincts. The fiveway race ended with three new members of the board, Thomas Lawson with 548; Dr. Peter Griesbach, 540; and Henry Nell, Jr., 536. The two other candidates were Albert Roy Kissling, who received 256, and the only incumbent to seek re-electior.. M. Lois Peterson, who polled 303 votes. The heaviest vote was in Precinct I (high school) where 648 went to the polls to name their favorites. Others Elected The largest vote of all occurred in High School District 156, where 1,167 voters went to the polls even though no contest existed. Returned to office were Donald Howard with 1,040 votes and H. Ralph Bennett with 1.030. Carl Neiss was elected to fill the vacancy created by the decision of George Hiller not to seek re-election. He polled 1,051 votes. O.K. Bond Issue Of special interest at Ringwood was the overwhelming decision St the polls tokesP the school which has begn. a paw of that tstmtmaty- m so many yearv A building bond Issue'in the ditKniitt Or S120.000 received the support of 144 (Continued on Pago 8) Vcmdals Busy Within Area Reports of burglaries throughout the county have kept authorities busy. Either a. pedestrian or a passing motorist hurled a bottle and a cement block through both the front windows of the Unti bus depot sometime in the early hours of Saturday morning. No one had been seen in the area, and Mr. Unti said there had been no trouble with any customers prior to the closing time. Police have been investigating. The damage was discovered by a night patrolman about 1:25 a.m. McHenry police said glass in rear door of Riverside Bake shop was broken sometime after 9:30 in the evening last Saturday. Investigation revealed that the damage was probably caused by children who were rolling tires in the alley. One of them apparently rolled too fast and struck the door. Louis Pitzen reported to the sheriff's office that his camp at Pistakee Bay was burglarized. Two windows at the tavern were broken to gain entrance, and about $15 in cash, some foreign money and several bottles of wine were taken. ' Tate J & L restaurant at Lltyfopior reported entered sometime Sunday evening and -$123 was missing. Eistr^ was gained t»y removing a ventilating fan from the rear of the building. Candidates For Mayor DONALD P. DOHERTY Donald P. Doherty of 208 N. Green street seeks the office of mayor on the Progressive ticket. A lifelong resident of the community, he attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from MCHS and the University of Northern Illinois. After two years teaching in Glen Ellyn, he returned to Mc Henry to become a registered pharmacist in Bolger's Drug store. * Mr. Doherty has served as past president of the Chamber of Commerce, secretary of the Plan Commission and county chairman of the March of Dimes. Other memberships include the Elks lodge, Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus and Holy Name society of St. Patrick's church. He and his wife, the former Rosalie Williams of McHenry;< have six children. Colleen, 8; Jay, 7, Celeste, 6; Cynthia, 4; Christine, 2; and Carolyn 4 months. iDWARD J. THENNES Edward J. Thennes of 505 S. Green street, is a candidate for mayor on the People's party ticket. Mr. Thennes was born in McHenry forty-nine years ago and has lived all his life in this community, where he attended the McHenry high school. Ai present, he operates his own business, Ed's Rental. In addition, he : has served the city as alderman ten years, acting on the Planning and Zoning Commlsion and library board, among others. For twenty years, Mr. Thennes has been a member of the McHenry Township Fire Department and served on the police force of the city for foui yews. Mr. Thennes belongs to the Catholic Order of Foresters. "iralw&W afid Agnes M; Thennes have sewn children, Tom, 22; Gene, 19; Martha, 18; Dick, 15; Mark, 12; Paul,. 11; and Ann, 6. EDWARD J. GATJSDEN Edward J. "Joe" Gausden seeks the office of mayor of McHenry on the United party Mr. Gausden has resided in McHenry for thirty-five years, attended St. Mary's parochial school and graduated from the McHenry high school and the University of Wisconsin. He also attended Monmouth college for aviation cadets in connection with a Navy program. He has served the city as alderman. Other local affiliations include service as eommander of the American Legion and as civil defense director. He also belongs to the Rotary club, C h a m b e r of C o m m e r c e , Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Elks club, Moose club and Illinois Police association. - Mr. Gausden is ;yice-pre)|l-, dent of McHenry Ready-Mix He and his wife, the formci Lorraine Schdefer, have three children, Michael, 15; Robert, 13; and Thomas, 8. JAYCEiS PRESE FOR MAYOR "mm TMGPIIBl N HUM SUNDAY EVENING, APR*. 16 The McHenry Junior Chamber of Commerce will present their "Meet Your Candidates Program" for the people of McHenry this Sunday evening, April 16. at 7:30 p.m., in the local high, school auditorium. The purpose of this public forum is to familiarize residents of McHenry with the three candidates to the office of mayor and their respective policies and attitudes on local issues. The program will ^ consist of a time-clock controlled, seven to eight minute opening address by each candidate, followed by an audience question period, during which Jaycee members will circulate through the audience in order to col lect written questions and pass them to the moderator. Questions may be directed at any or all candidates, or, on a general question, the moderator will choose a candidate to an swer. Each candidate will be allowed two minutes in which to give his answer, and an opposing candidate may have one minute in which to counterreply. Hoecker Is Moderator In order to provide complete impaitiulity in the questioning the moderator will be Ray Hoecker, past national director of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. This program should prove to be of great interest to the citizens of McHenry, for it will provide the only opportunity for voters to compare the merits of all candidates in the closely contested mayoral race. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Alan C. Rietesel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rietesel of McHenry and a senior in the local high school, has been awarded the Howard V. Phalin scholarship, to the \Jniversity of Notre Dame for a graduate of the 1961 MCHS class. The scholarship, established last year by Mr. Phalin, an alumnus of the school, provides $1,000 a year for four years. Renewal of the scholarship after the freshman year depends on the holder's continued superior performance. THIRD HEARING ON GRAVEL PIT REQUEST TODAY A number of interested persons attended the second hearing held last Thursday before the zoning board in regard to a request for a "special use" classification for property at Pistakee Bay now listed for farming. At bpth the first hearing and the one last Thursday, the case of the petitioners, Tonyan Brothers, Inc., was heard. At a hearing today, the board will hear arguments of objectors. The change in classification has been asked because* of a desire to establish a gravel pit. across from Bay View Lane, on property owned by Tonyan Brothers and by Dr. J. P. Frey. FIEEMEM ELECT NEW OFFICERS OF COMPANY I Henry Buch was elected captain, Bruce Klontz was reelected lieutenant and John J. Shay was named secretary and treasurer of Company I of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, at a meeting held Monday of this week They will take office May 1. Tickets for the sixth annual dance May 29 at the VFW clubhouse were distributed. Anyone wishing to attend may contact members or purchase them at the door. RECOVER BOAT McHenry police were notified that a drifting outboard motor boat was seen in the river about 4:30 Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of Northbridge Marine. An employee on duty at the time went out into the river and recovered the craft, which was found to belong to the Kclley family at Woodlawn Park. School Board Head Is Named At a meeting held Monday evening, members of the beard of School District 15 met tc canvass the ballots and certify the election of Thomas Lawson, Henry Nell, Jr., and Dr. Peter Griesbach last Saturday. The old board then adjourned and at an election of the new board, Mrs. Margaret Haug was named president and Mrs. Naomi Meyer was elected secretary. The newly organized group decided on regular meetings the second Monday of each month at 8:15 o'clock at Edge brook school. Supt. Carl Buckner reported on the meeting that he and several members attended in Woodstock recently regarding the discussion of some way to obtain tax money due the district and at present held in escrow. Details on progress which may result from the meeting will be made known (Continued on Page 8) McHENRY WOMAN SEVERELY HURT IN AUTO CRASH Mrs. Greta Maier of Orchard Beach drive, McHenry, was taken to Sycamore Municipal hospital last week, suffering possible broken ribs and severe head injuries as the result of an accident in which her husband, Carl J. Maier, driver oi the car, escaped with cuts and bruises. State police said Mr. and Mrs. Maier were travelling north on Rt. 47 when they reached the intersection of Rt. 64. Their auto entered the intersection and struck another vehicle driven by George Mathiak of Hickory Corners, Mich., who was bruised and shaken up, but did not require hospitalization. The intersection of the high ways is located near Lily Lake, in the Sycamore vicinity. Maier was charged by authorities with failure to yield the right-of-way. Lucille DeCicco of Rt. 2, Mc- (Continued on Page 8) Break Sromd During Storm KF ; J « • The Mount Hope Methodists are determined to have their house of worship, even if they have to break ground in a snowstorm. The group above includes parents, church officers and youth down to kindergarten age, ready with their shovels to "dig in." These children will long remember that they were prespit at the very beginning. The basement will be started this week. # The Cross stands mostly covered by snow. One man takes shelter under an umbrella, while Building Treasurer Richard Morley is hatless. Ed Thoren holds the trustee sign and Pastor Hagerty stands at the extreme right In between are church members of all ages. _ CONTEST FOR MAYOR. ALDERMANIC POSTS TO BE SETTLED APRIL 18 Release Tax Rates In County Tax rates within the county have been released during the past week by County Clerk Vernon W. Kays. The McHenry combined rate is listed at $3,504 compared to $3,153 the previous year. The McHenry township rate is .102 in 1960 compared to .099 the previous year; road and bridge,, .252 and .220; city of McHenry, .720 and .386; fire protection district, .052 and .046; high school district, .886 and .934; grade school district, 1.326 and 1.295. Other rates and comparisons with 1959 included McCullom Lake, $3,219, 1960, and $3,202 in 1959; Sunnyside, $3,126 and $3,204; Island Lake, (Districts 15 and 156) $3,303 and $3,295; Island Lake (86 and 118) $4,337 and $3,691; Spring Grove (Richmond) $2,615 and $2,565; (Burton) $2,815 and $2.741; Lakemoor (McHenry) $3,319 and $3,302; (Nunda) $3,312 and $3,295. Mr. Kays announced a drop in the county tax rate from $.173 in 1959 to $.166 in 1960. GALA C OF C CA1XRET1WGHT EAGERLY AWAITED Saturday, April 15, Is the biggest social event scheduled for the McHenry Chamber of Commerce this year. The annual Cabaret Night will feature night club styling at the McHenry Country club. A cocktail hour will precede dinner to be served at 7 p.m. One of the area's most sought after comics, Gil Hamblet, will entertain following the dinner hour. His services have been desired by almost every organization in the county over the past two years, but until now, he has been tully booked. Music for dancing will be provided later. There are about fifty tickets left, so contact Richard Zeeman, treasurer, or Mrs. Marion Carlson, secretary, now for reservations. SENIORS WILL PRESEMT AWNUAL PLAY JkPBEL 21 The senior class of the high school is busy with final rehearsals for their annual play, which will be presented Friday, April 21, at 8:15 p.m. in the school auditorium. Miss Marilyn Muntz, director, has selected for the cast, the comedy, "Bull in a China Shop". The cast includes Gary Francke, Anita Barger, Joy Fairchild, Sherri Evans, Nanci Buckner, Merilee Liptrot, Norma Gorr, Phil Schneck, Dave Hansen, Tom Crelghton, Frances Mayfield and Ray Hanson. Student directors are Eileen Noonan and Kathy Curran. The play centers about six, old, man-crazy women who fall in love with a detective and devise an ingenious method for attracting his attention. Red Cross Fund Drive Far Behind '61 Goal To date the sum of $12,972 has been raised in the county this spring for the annual Red Cross fund drive, which is 40.3 per cent of the goal to be met if the organization is to continue its many important activities in the area. M c H e n r y ' s c o n t r i b u t i o n s have peached $479. High collections have come from Crystal Lake with $2,544, Woodstock with $3,062 and Harvard with $1,946. In addition-to the city collection here. Wonder Lake has given $59 and Spring Grove, $28. Remember to vote in McHenry's election next Tuesday. Election results in the mayoral and alde'rmanic contests should be available about 7 o'clock next Tuesday evening. Interested persons are invited to cail the Plaindealer office after thai time to obtain results. One of the most exciting city elections held in McHenry in many years awaits voters who go to the polls in the three wards next Tuesday, April 18, to elect a new mayor, a city ^ clerk, city treasurer, police magistrate and aldermen in <* three wards. The big race will be a threeway contest for mayor to replace George P. Freund, who made his decision to retire from public office several months ago after serving thST city for a quarter of a century through its critical period of rapid growth. Heading the Progressive ticket, which was first to file, is Donald Doherty for mayor. Also in the race are Edward J. Thennes of the People's party and Edward J. "Joe" Gausden of the United party. All three men have resided in McHenry for many years and have been active in numerous civic organization assuring each of s u b s t a n t i a l s u p p o r t among friends who feel they have much to offer the city in its continued progress. Earl R. Walsh, who has he?* the office of city clerk for th«r past twenty-four years, is unopposed for that office. Also without opposition is Thomas F. Bolger for city treasurer and Donald C. Howard for police magistrate, both incumbents. They are listed on the Progressive ticket. Alderman Contests Running for the one aldermanic position in Ward I on the Progressive ticket is Donald H. Schaefer, who will be opposed by Joseph A. Etten of the People's party. A three-way contest for alderman exists in Ward 2, where Theodore N. Pitzen of the Progressive party, Dominic Volpendesta of the People's party and Glenn D. Dixon of the Independent party seek office. Pitzen is the incumbent, having held office for the last foui years. In the third ward, opposition for the post of alderman exists between Raymond L. Smith of t h e P r o g r e s s i v e p a r t y and Peter J. Thelen of the People's party. All terms run four years. Voting will take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in three wards located as follows* Ward 1, city hall. Green street; Ward 2, Buss Ford Sales, 531 Main street; Ward 3, A. S. Blake Motors, Inc., 301 E. Pearl street. Some questions arise at each election time. In answer to some inquiries, you do not have to be registered to vote in the city election next Tuesday. However, you must be a resident of the state one year, of the county ninety days and in the ward thirty days. ^ Saturday. April 15. is the last , day for absent voters to apply for ballot. It is also possible for a disabled person to vote. Information on city candidates, and their pictures, appear on Page 3 of this issue. Name Lakemoor President Nearby Lakemoor is also in line for a big election on Tuesday. April 18, with a situation much the same as exists in McHenry. Claude McDermott, after many years as president, indicated some time ago that he would not be a candidate for re-election. Interest has run high in the selection of a successor. Two complete parties have filed, headed by Richard J. Hyatt of the People's party and John Bonder of the Better Government party. The Hyatt ticket also Includes Annette Schmit for vtl- (Continued on Page ®) Jk